Son Heung-min and LAFC fell 2-1 to the Seattle Sounders on November 7, 2026, with the Sounders securing their playoff berth. Throughout the match, Son looked visibly frustrated, even taking it out on the referee. He logged a significant number of touches while carrying the team on his back, but struggled to find the finish. After the match, Son stated: "I couldn't wait for this night, and then I feel like I let the fans down," following his first defeat in four matches with LAFC. "But we've got to keep our heads up and accept this result. We move forward, we work hard, and we'll be back stronger than ever." His frustration is more than understandable. On top of carrying LAFC, he's heavily carrying the South Korea National Team—all while navigating recent locker-room drama with the 1996 line (Kim Min-jae, Hwang Hee-chan, and Hwang In-beom). Now, he faces a grueling travel schedule: heading to Qatar for South Korea friendlies on November 13 and November 17, before flying back to the U.S. for the MLS playoffs. Considering everything he's endured this year carrying both teams, a disappointing World Cup campaign, KFA organizational turmoil, adjusting to new manager Robert Moreno, and ongoing squad drama—South Korea and Robert Moreno should give Son a well-deserved rest. With the Asian Cup delayed by a full year, there's no reason to force him to travel for friendlies. Let the younger talent step up and get an opportunity. - @rooftopsportsss